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Edinburgh Reporter
2 days ago
- Edinburgh Reporter
Edinburgh police issue appeal after Ferry Road collision
Road policing officers are appealing for information following a crash involving a pedestrian and the driver a car on Ferry Road last night. The incident happened around 6.35pm on Friday, 30 May, 2025, and involved a blue Land Rover Discovery. The pedestrian, a 7-year-old boy, was taken to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People for treatment. His injuries are serious but not described as life threatening. The driver was uninjured. The road reopened around 11.15pm following further investigation. Sergeant Fraser Mitchell said: 'Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident, and I would urge anyone with information to come forward. 'I am also keen to speak to any drivers who were in the area at the time and may have dashcam footage which has captured something of significance.' Anyone with information is urged to call Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference number 3229 of 30 May, 2025. 30/5/2025 7 year-old knocked down by driver of car on Ferry Road Edinburgh. PHOTO Craig Duncan Like this: Like Related
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Daily Record
Boy hit by car near Scots school as cops appeal for information
His injuries are serious and is currently in the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People. Police are appealing for witnesses following a Scots schoolboy being in a "serious condition" in hospital after being hit by a car near an school in Edinburgh. The seven-year-old was struck by a blue Land Rover Discovery on Ferry Road in the capital at around 6.35pm on Friday night. It is understood the crash took place near Oaklands Primary School. He was rushed to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People where his injuries are serious but not described as life threatening. The driver was uninjured. Cops remain at the scene and a cordon has been erected while they carry out full enquiries. An investigation has also been launched into the crash. Images from the scene show several police cars in the residential area and police tape cornering off the scene. The Force are now appealing for witnesses to come forward. Sergeant Fraser Mitchell said: 'Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident, and I would urge anyone with information to come forward. 'I am also keen to speak to any drivers who were in the area at the time and may have dashcam footage which has captured something of significance.' A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "We were made aware of a collision involving a car and a seven-year-old male pedestrian which happened on Ferry Road in Edinburgh shortly after 6.35pm on Friday, 30 May. "The boy has been taken to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People for treatment. His injuries are serious but not described as life threatening. Anyone with information is urged to call Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference number 3229 of 30 May, 2025. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Earlier today, in a separate incident, we reported that two female pensioners have been rushed to hospital following a hit and run with a van on a busy Scots road. On Thursday May 29 at around 11.10am, emergency crews raced to the A6094 near to Rosewell after receiving reports of a collision involving a white Ford Transit flat bed and a red Renault Captur. The driver of the van left the scene on foot and headed north along the A6094 before the emergency services arrived. Two women, aged 68 and 69, were taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries. Constable Stewart Logan has appealed to the driver and anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward. He said: "We are keen to speak with the man who was driving the van or anyone who stopped at the crash and spoke with him before he left. "We are also looking to speak with any further witnesses or anyone with information or dashcam who has yet to contact police. If you believe you can assist, please call 101, quoting incident 1162 of 29 May."
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Daily Record
Hit and run leaves two women in hospital as driver fled scene
The driver of a white Ford Transit flat left the scene on foot. Two female pensioners have been rushed to hospital following a hit and run with a van on a busy Scots road. On Thursday May 29 at around 11.10am, emergency crews raced to the A6094 near to Rosewell after receiving reports of a collision involving a white Ford Transit flat bed and a red Renault Captur. The driver of the van left the scene on foot and headed north along the A6094 before the emergency services arrived. Two women, aged 68 and 69, were taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries. Constable Stewart Logan has appealed to the driver and anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward. He said: "We are keen to speak with the man who was driving the van or anyone who stopped at the crash and spoke with him before he left. "We are also looking to speak with any further witnesses or anyone with information or dashcam who has yet to contact police. If you believe you can assist, please call 101, quoting incident 1162 of 29 May." Yesterday, in a separate incident, we reported that a Scots schoolboy is in a "serious condition" in hospital after being hit by a car near an school in Edinburgh. The seven-year-old was struck by a vehicle on Ferry Road in the capital at around 6.30pm on Friday night. It is understood the crash took place near Oaklands Primary School. He was rushed to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People where he remains in a serious but stable condition. Cops remain at the scene and a cordon has been erected while they carry out full enquiries. An investigation has also been launched into the crash. Images from the scene show several police cars in the residential area and police tape cornering off the scene. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "We were made aware of a collision involving a car and a seven-year-old male pedestrian which happened on Ferry Road in Edinburgh shortly after 6.35pm on Friday, 30 May. "The boy has been taken to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People for treatment. His injuries are serious but not described as life threatening. "Enquiries are ongoing and the road is currently closed." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. We're also on Facebook - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Daily Record, Sunday Mail and Record Online
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Daily Record
Schoolgirl hit by car in Scots retail park after mounting pavement
An 11-year-old girl was stuck by a vehicle near a zebra crossings. A schoolgirl was hit by a car which mounted a pavement at a Scots shopping park. On Sunday May 25 an 11-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle after it mounted onto the kerb in the Inverness Shopping Park at around 3.15pm. The collision took place at the crossroads zebra crossings in Eastfield Way next to Hollywood Bowl and Pizza Hut. It is understood that the youngster suffered a sore ankle, but was otherwise unhurt and did not require medical treatment, reports the Inverness Courier. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 3.15pm on Sunday, May 25, we received a report of a collision involving a car and an 11-year-old female pedestrian on Eastfield Way, Inverness. 'The girl did not require medical treatment. Enquiries are ongoing.' Yesterday, in a separate incident, we reported that a Scots schoolboy is in a "serious condition" in hospital after being hit by a car near an school in Edinburgh. The seven-year-old was struck by a vehicle on Ferry Road in the capital at around 6.30pm on Friday night. It is understood the crash took place near Oaklands Primary School. He was rushed to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People where he remains in a serious but stable condition. Cops remain at the scene and a cordon has been erected while they carry out full enquiries. An investigation has also been launched into the crash. Images from the scene show several police cars in the residential area and police tape cornering off the scene. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "We were made aware of a collision involving a car and a seven-year-old male pedestrian which happened on Ferry Road in Edinburgh shortly after 6.35pm on Friday, 30 May. "The boy has been taken to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People for treatment. His injuries are serious but not described as life threatening. "Enquiries are ongoing and the road is currently closed." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @Daily_Record - the official Daily Record Twitter account - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Daily Record, Sunday Mail and Record Online Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Seven-year-old boy in hospital after being hit by car on busy city road
The road was closed during the busy Friday evening spell as emergency services attended the scene. Sign up for the daily Trending Today. Get the stories the internet is talking about to your inbox. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A seven-year-old boy is recovering in hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a car on a busy road in Edinburgh. The boy was injured following the incident on Ferry Road around 6.30pm on Friday. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The road was closed as emergency services attended the scene and the boy was taken to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People for treatment. His injuries are described as serious but life threatening.
